Key Role Information

Salary
£20,415.00 - 20,709.00
Job type
Part Time
Contract type
Temporary
Closing
26/06/2026 09:00
Interview
To be confirmed
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
Grade E / D
Key stage
Early Years, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2
Hours per week
34.58
Weeks per year
38.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Contract Type:          Maternity Cover for up to 1 year


Teaching Assistant Level 3:

Salary:   £25,989 - £26,403 pro rata (actual salary: £18,477 - £18,771)  

Hours: 31 hours and 15 minutes per week, Term Time Only 


Breakfast & After School Club Assistant Level 2:

Salary: £25,583 pro rata (actual salary: £1,938)

Hours: 3 hours and 20 minutes per week, Term Time Only 


The Trust and Governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and talented Teaching Assistant who has the vision and drive to make a significant impact in school and is committed to making a difference to the lives of our children.  This role will also involve covering Breakfast & After School Club. 


The successful candidate will have a full and relevant Teaching Assistant Level 3 qualification. Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification enclosed.


St Paulinus Catholic Primary School is part of the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust (NPCAT), a family of 38 schools and 2 sixth forms from across the Diocese of Middlesbrough. With more than 12,300 pupils and 1,500 staff, the Trust is one of the North-East’s largest Catholic Trusts.


The successful candidate will:


  • Have experience of working with children
  • Have excellent standards of literacy, numeracy and spoken English
  • Support pupils’ learning needs
  • Demonstrate excellent behaviour management and communication skills to support pupils with different needs and abilities
  • Work flexibly and be committed to ensuring a wide range of fun, creative and engaging activities


In return we will offer:


  • A welcoming community with a strong Catholic ethos;
  • Well behaved and motivated children who enjoy learning and coming to school;
  • A welcoming and supportive staff team;
  • Supportive and dedicated parents and governors;
  • Opportunities for your own Continuous Professional Development.


If you would like any further information about this position or to arrange a visit to the school please contact Claire Cunningham, Trust Business Manager on 01642 455309.



  Closing date: Friday 26th June 2026, 9am

Interview date: To Be Confirmed



Qualifications

Full and Relevant Level 3 qualification for TAsessential

Skills

CPD / Training

Very good numeracy/literacy skillsessential
Training in the relevant area e.g. literacy and/or in particular curriculum or specific learning area e.g. bi-lingual, sign language, dyslexia, ICT, maths, English, CACHE etc.essential
Recent safeguarding training
Appropriate first aid training

Experience

Working with children of relevant ageessential

Personal Attributes

Can use ICT effectively to support learningessential
Use of other equipment technology – video, photocopieressential
Full working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislationessential
Working knowledge of national/foundation stage curriculum and other relevant learning programmesessential
Understanding of principles of child development and learning processesessential
Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunitiesessential
Ability to relate well to children and adultsessential
Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within theseessential
Committedessential
Enthusiasticessential
Organisedessential
Flexibleessential
Patientessential
Resourcefulessential
Empatheticessential
An understanding of the Catholic ethos of NPCATessential
An understanding of safeguarding and child protection requirementsessential
Caring attitude towards pupils and parents.essential
Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm and sensitivity whilst working with others.essential
High expectations of staff and pupils.essential
Flexible and willing to be involved in the extended life of the school and the wider community.essential
Willingness to embrace the Catholic nature of the school.essential

Qualifications

Level 3 qualification for Teaching Assistants or willingness to work towardsessential

St Paulinus Catholic Primary School

Claire Cunningham

cunningham.c@npcat.org.uk

The Avenue
Guisborough
North Yorkshire
TS14 8DN
Claire Cunningham
cunningham.c@npcat.org.uk

Safeguarding Information

Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust is committed to equality of opportunity, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks. The successful candidate will be required to sign a Catholic Education Service contract.